Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,597 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN with orthopedic spine experience for a night shift position at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Adult 26-bed orthopedic spine unit specializing in spinal surgeries including laminectomies, spinal fusions, and discectomies
• Integrated pain management, physical therapy, and mobility support for post-surgical patients
• Patient diagnoses include Med/Surg, Tele, cardiac, low-risk ACS, TIAs, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dehydration, chest pain, DVT, and PE
• Special procedures include bedside lumbar puncture, post Cath care (radial/femoral), post-surgical care, post renal biopsy, CT Angio, and Heparin drips
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30
• Every other weekend requirement, totaling 6 weekend shifts over the contract
• Floating to other qualified units or campuses required based on census needs

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Dysrhythmia certification required
• 1+ year of recent orthopedic unit experience required
• 1+ year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to post-operative spinal surgery patients including pain management and mobility support
• Located at a regional community teaching medical center designated as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Facility features 641 licensed beds with advanced specialty programs in cardiac care, stroke, and vascular services
• Orientation occurs every Monday with annual compliance requirements
• Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted subject to radius rule criteria

American Traveler Job ID #P-761977. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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